Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
WINK NEWS No signs of blue-green algae in Lake O; releases to Caloosahatchee could end soon The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says there are no signs of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee Friday. Many in Southwest Florida feared recent releases to the Caloosahatchee River could bring flashbacks of the 2018 water crisis. The Corps said it could decide to reduce Lake O releases and possibly even stop them as early […]
IMMOKALEE Each presidential candidate is vying for the Latino vote Both President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden have supporters in Immokalee. This goes against polls that show Biden is less popular with Latinos than Hillary Clinton was. As have most voters, the Latino community in Immokalee has made up their minds about who they’re voting for. “I voted for Donald Trump,” said Armando […]
NAPLES DeSantis engages Trump’s supporters in Southwest Florida The deadline to request your mail-in ballot has now passed, and those ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The governor was out Saturday reminding people to vote and to turn their ballots in on time. He also managed to do some campaigning for President Donald Trump. “This is an important part […]
WINK NEWS SWFL home buyers see low interest rates; agents see quick sales There is a hot real estate market in Southwest Florida in the middle of the pandemic. Homes are selling fast in the region. September saw the highest number of home closings since 2016. The housing market is experiencing a trend during the pandemic: People are leaving their homes, hitting the road and heading south. “Right […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte road project creates safety hazards for pedestrians In an effort to make a sidewalk safer, it has become even worse. A construction project started over a year ago in Port Charlotte to fix lanes and sidewalks, but it’s becoming a hazard, according to some people who live nearby. Neighbors are facing another 10 to 12 months of construction and a street with […]
FORT MYERS Protestors take to the streets to demand clean water Southwest Florida’s water crisis was on the minds of those who decided to get out and protest on Sunday. “We don’t want to have another catastrophe on our beaches or anywhere in our waters in the state of Florida like we did two years ago,” said Angela Braunig of Bonita Springs. People across Florida joined […]
FORT MYERS The women’s march comes to Southwest Florida On Saturday, women’s marches were held all across the country, including right here in Southwest Florida. WINK News caught up with some participants who wanted to express themselves and get their message out before the November election. “This is the most important election in my lifetime. I have children and grandchildren that I am standing […]
ALVA Franklin Lock preparing for Lake Okeechobee releases Crews are making room for more water ahead of the Lake Okeechobee releases scheduled to start this week. Many in Southwest Florida are preparing as the water could arrive as early as Tuesday. “They have the tunnel locks open probably in attempt to lower the canal level here in anticipation for the discharges that are […]
Virtual 3K encourages people of all ability levels to get active while raising money STARability is encouraging people to get active no matter their ability level – and for a good cause. The Collier County organization has had to do its annual 3K a little differently this year due to the pandemic. “This year the event is virtual where we’re encouraging supporters and participants to run, walk or roll […]
FORT MYERS Lee County hosts high school baseball tournament after West Palm Beach opts out A premier high school sports tournament is underway in Southwest Florida. Teams from across the country are in the region to compete. It comes as a relief for many parents after changes were made ahead of the events. Lee County is hosting the 2020 WWBA Freshman World Championships, and we visited Fort Myers High School […]